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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,175.28, 522,496.44 and 223,603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,175.28, 522,496.44 and 223,603.76 is: 335,555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,175.28 : 522,496.44 = 223,603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,175.28/522,496.44 = 223,603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,175.28x = 522,496.44 × 223,603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,175.28x = 116,832,168,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,832,168,570.61/348,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,555.61

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